the dumb blonde thing wouldn't phase him because his sense of humor - no matter how dry it is - is his favourite deflection of choice. they're alike in a lot of ways but polar opposites in others. he's a firm believer there's always more to someone than what you see on the surface so, given the chance, he'd dig his heels in and pry for those deeper conversation topics. he's also THAT guy who would've offered a place to stay if she was floundering in 2020 because if he didn't, he'd be up all night wracked with guilt